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'I threw out the first pitch at the Iowa Cubs game. This is like major,' she gushed.

She said that though she's used to landing perfect leaps and twisting round in perfect flips, throwing a pitch is still quite the challenge.

Her minor league throw 'went good, it bounced up and he caught it. It was okay for my first time.'

This time around, she's going to go all in.

Champions: When the ball reached home, she asked to meet fellow Virginian David Wright.The two posed for a quick photograph before the game, her with her gold medal draped around her neck, him with his eye black in full force

Inspirational: She visited CitiField as part of the team's Kids event, where she spoke with kids from local YMCAs about her path to glory

Team: Miss Douglas has been on a whirlwind tour following her London performance with her Fab Five teammates

'It was not easy. I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, even injuries.'

Fierce: Speaking to the children at the event, she said that she wanted her story to serve as an inspiration

She continued: 'So I wanted everyone to know it still is possible in any sport for anyone. I wanted to make them know, never give up and just keep fighting because though times may be tough, sacrifices are not in vain and they do pay off.'

'So just keep pushing toward your dream and just love it at the same time and enjoy it,' she said.